AIR 276 - Refrigerant Usage EPA Certification (1 CR.)

Prepares HVAC technicians for a refrigerant certification test mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Reviews refrigerant recovery, recycle, and reclamation procedures for service work associated with air conditioning and refrigeration. Examines environmental impact including ozone depletion resulting from refrigeration utilization. Lecture 1 hour. Total 1 hour per week.

Prerequisite or Corequisite: AIR 121 or students should have previous training and/or working knowledge of vapor-compression, common service equipment and procedures in HVAC/R.